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March 15, 2026
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R&D

MQ-25A Stingray: The Drone Transforming Carrier-Based Air Operations

Unlike aircraft designed for airshows or aerial combat, the MQ-25A Stingray was created with a different mission — to keep other aircraft flying longer, farther, and more efficiently. As...

March 15, 2026
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Tejas Mk2 Airframe Built for Extended Service Life With Higher Flight Hours

The upcoming HAL Tejas Mk2, designated as a Medium Weight Fighter (MWF), represents a major step forward rather than a modest upgrade of the Tejas platform. The aircraft reflects...

March 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Lands $2.4B Contracts as US Air Force Reboots E-7A Wedgetail Effort

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing contracts worth $2.43 billion to continue development of the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft, marking renewed progress for the...

March 11, 2026
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Canada to Carry Out Upgrade Program for Portugal’s P-3C Orion Aircraft

Canada has entered into a government-to-government agreement to modernize five Portuguese Air Force P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. The contract, valued at 39 million Canadian dollars ($28.7 million), will...

March 11, 2026
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New Product Launches

Sikorsky, Robinson Debut Cargo Helicopter Controlled via Tablet Interface

Sikorsky Aircraft and Robinson Helicopter Company are seeking to transform cargo delivery and resupply operations with the Robinson R66 TURBINETRUCK, a newly developed autonomous helicopter designed for multiple mission...

March 11, 2026
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Turkey Debuts First Purpose-Built Stand-Off Electronic Warfare Platform

A business jet has been transformed into Turkey’s first dedicated stand-off jammer (SOJ) aircraft, completing its maiden flight and marking a major step forward in the country’s airborne electronic...

March 10, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

$1B Investment by GE Aerospace to Grow US Production and Add 5,000 Workers

GE Aerospace has unveiled a $1-billion investment plan aimed at expanding defense manufacturing, increasing engine production, and accelerating delivery timelines across its operations in the United States. The investment,...

March 9, 2026
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NATO AWACS Conducts First Aerial Surveillance Operation Over Finnish Airspace

A NATO AWACS aircraft has carried out its first operational surveillance mission over Finnish territory, supporting the alliance’s air monitoring and command-and-control operations in Northern Europe. The mission contributed...

March 9, 2026
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Merlin Moves C-130J Autonomy Project Forward With Preliminary Design Review

Merlin Labs has successfully concluded the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its autonomous flight system being developed for the C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft operated by US Special Operations...

March 9, 2026
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Saab Explores Local Partnership for Gripen Production in Portugal

Saab has indicated plans to expand industrial cooperation with Portugal by exploring the possibility of producing Gripen fighter aircraft components locally if the country chooses the jet to replace...